A message from Bishop Marshall:
As we watch the approach of Category 4 Hurricane Beryl – a strong storm so early in the season – we are reminded that we have traditionally sought the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, under the title Our Lady of Prompt Succor, for protection from injury and damage due to hurricanes. Here is one…
Read MoreCatholic Charities: a core lead in Central Louisiana’s disaster readiness
by Cynthia Hawthorne, CCCLA Disaster Relief Volunteer Let me share with you a little about our Catholic Charities. Catholic Charities of Central Louisiana is a member of the 168 Catholic Charities agencies united in faith and mission to serve our communities. CCUSA operates in 50 States, the District of Columbia, and 5 territories offering programs…
Read MoreClergy Appointments
The Most Reverend Robert W. Marshall, Jr., Bishop of Alexandria, has made the following clergy appointments, to be effective on July 1, 2024: Monsignor Scott Chemino, is re-appointed Pastor of St. Anthony of Padua Church, Bunkie. Father Wade DeCoste, presently Pastoral Administrator of St. Joseph Church, Marksville, is appointed Pastor of that church. Father Joseph…
Read MoreNational Eucharistic Pilgrimage, June 7-8
You are invited to join us on an all-inclusive trip to New Orleans June 7-8th to participate in the Eucharistic Procession beginning on the steps of Notre Dame Seminary and proceeding to St. Rita’s Church. This is a part of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Southern route which processes across Louisiana throughout the week of June…
Read MoreCatholics observe legislative session through lens of social justice at Faithful Citizenship Day
Catholics were powerfully present at the Louisiana State Capitol in terms of numbers of attendees and their commitment in standing up for social justice issues during this year’s Faithful Citizenship Day, sponsored by the Louisiana Conference of Catholic Bishops (LCCB), on April 17. This year’s Faithful Citizenship Day attendance was more than double from last…
Read MoreHow to welcome your new pastor
Transitions can be difficult for everyone, saying good bye and getting to know and trust someone new can be a challenge. To help ease in the changes, below are ten helpful hints in welcoming your new pastor or priest. 1. Be patient with him. The stress of moving, the grief of leaving a familiar parish…
Read MoreNew Catholic Schools Superintendent appointed
Bishop Robert Marshall, Jr. has announced the appointment of Sylvia Yancy Davis as Catholic Schools Superintendent, effective April 1, 2024. Mrs. Davis has served the diocese as Coordinator of Catholic Schools for the past seven months. Mrs. Sylvia Davis has been an educator for more than four decades and has taught in both public schools…
Read MoreAcompaño: accompany in faith
by Blaine Phillips, Seminarian of the Diocese of Alexandria Acompaño…what is that? This Notre Dame Seminary mission immersion experience began in 1989 with a handful of seminarians under the leadership of Monsignor Gregory Aymond, in which they worked in Mexico to help the people rebuild and recover from Hurricane Gilberto. While their labor was manual,…
Read More3rd Annual Natchitoches March for Life
St. Mary’s Catholic School, The Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception Church and the Women’s Resource Center will host the third annual Natchitoches March for Life on Friday, Feb. 2. Local speakers from various organizations will offer different perspectives on the meaning of being a pro-life advocate. Grae McCullough, a Catholic musician and worship leader…
Read MoreConnecting Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday
Feb. 14, 2024 is Ash Wednesday. It also just so happens to be Valentine’s Day.There’s a unique contrast between these two holidays. Valentine’s Day relates to excess: cheesy love songs, over-the-top romance, and elaborate gifts. On the other hand, Ash Wednesday focuses on moderation. It’s officially the start of Lent, when most people give up…
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